El Tour De Tucson
11-20-10, 06:07 PM
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El Tour De Tucson
Finished the ride today! 109.7 miles in 5:39 for an average of 19mph. I was very happy with the time, however, I averaged 20.1 through the first 85 miles. The last 14 was directly into the wind with gust up to 40mph. The last 9 of it was absolutely brutal. Glad to be done, now its time for a beer.
Anyone else ride the Tour today?
Anyone else ride the Tour today?
11-20-10, 06:15 PM
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I had to pull out from the TOUR, which i am so bummed about. I am really SICK! and still in Phoenix.
11-20-10, 06:19 PM
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Congrats! I know a lot of guys that were down in Tucson today for the ride, and sounds like a lot of good results from them. I rode today, and the wind was terrible up here in Phoenix as well, bummer it was down there too!
11-20-10, 06:21 PM
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11-20-10, 06:23 PM
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I too had to pull out due to physical problems. I volunteered at the Tempe Ironman Triathlon instead.
11-20-10, 07:30 PM
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El Tour gains about 3,500 feet, maybe a little bit more.
I couldn't ride this year due to financial constraints, but I thoroughly enjoy it every time I do go.
I couldn't ride this year due to financial constraints, but I thoroughly enjoy it every time I do go.
11-20-10, 08:54 PM
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The total elevation gain and loss (same start and finish line) was 4,209ft (according to my buddies Garmin). No terribly tough hills, just some in the later stages (70mi or so). If you take away the wind today, it was great. I managed to find several groups throughout the ride to jump in and work with. I was amazed how much the wind took out of me on the home stretch. Hopefully next year it will be nice and calm (like it was here yesterday).
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11-20-10, 11:44 PM
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11-21-10, 09:11 AM
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11-21-10, 11:07 AM
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I rode it in 5:22. First century ever for me! And the wind, wow! Coming down the last ten miles on the frontage road was epic with small dust storms and huge gusts. Great times!
11-22-10, 07:22 AM
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i was under the impression that the more physical you are the less sick you get....that's a bunch of B.S!!!! I cant ride without coughing up a lung!
11-26-10, 08:31 PM
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I managed 6:28 with my 10 year old daughter on our tandem. Could have done without the winds. A great event and next year we will be back with stronger legs and on the look out for the 20mph BF train.
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